{"id":32226,"date":"2013-10-11T09:32:50","date_gmt":"2013-10-11T14:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=32226"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:24:24","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:24:24","slug":"live-bret-michaels-concert-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/live-bret-michaels-concert-review\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE! | Bret Michaels"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Deb Rao<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

October 2, 2013 at Henderson Pavillon in Henderson, NV. —<\/h3>\n

\"BretPoison front man and reality television star Bret Michaels rocked Henderson Pavilion on Oct. 2. The outdoor arena has perfect acoustics and was an awesome venue for the \u201880s star to perform with his solo band. Bret hit the stage at 8 p.m. for a dynamic show that featured all of the Poison hits plus songs off of Bret\u2019s latest release Jammin With Friends<\/em>. It has been a busy year for the \u201880s star, as he also is on the new hit reality show Rock My RV on the Travel channel. <\/p>\n

Bret\u2019s solo band features Pete Evick on guitar, Dirty Ray on bass, Lucky Chucky on drums and Robi Wylde on keyboards. The great thing about the band is that they are there to play. There are no pryo-techniques or extreme stage settings. It is all about the music. All of the musicians on stage have a blast and play their heart out.<\/p>\n

Bret hit the stage at 8 p.m. and encouraged everyone to come on down in front of the stage. He brought all of the people in the bleacher seats down front. That is the only way to enjoy a concert. Bret kicked off the show with \u201cTalk Dirty To Me\u201d, and then jumped right into \u201cLook What The Cat Dragged In.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bret was a ball of energy. It was great seeing him look really healthy. Bret is a diabetic and has to give himself six shots a day. It is amazing that he always gives 100 percent on stage. He pulled out the harmonica for a little blues on \u201cYour Mama Don\u2019t Dance.\u201d The singer also showcased his country roots on \u201cSweet Home Alabama.\u201d Perhaps the most poignant moment of the evening was the acoustic song \u201cSomething To Believe In.\u201d Bret dedicated this song to all of the men and women in the Armed Forces. Actually a Marine bought Bret\u2019s acoustic guitar at the auction for diabetes at the end of the show.<\/p>\n

Lucky Chucky performed a drum solo after \u201cUnskinny Bop.\u201d Bret also performed new song \u201cWhat I Got\u201d, which is a Sublime hit and new remake of \u201cEvery Rose Has Its Thorn.\u201d The concert ended on a high note with Poison hits \u201cFallen Angel\u201d, and \u201cNothing But A Good Time.\u201d It was great seeing Bret perform with his solo band. After the show I asked him what it is was like performing with Joe Perry on his new solo album and remake of \u201cEvery Rose Has Its Thorn,\u201d Bret commented, “It was amazing. He is one of my idols. I have the best of both worlds with my solo career and Poison.\u201d The concert got over early, and I headed out to cover Saxon at Vamp\u2019d. Another great night of music in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

Set List:
\nTalk Dirty To Me
\nLook What The Cat Dragged In
\nYour Mama Don\u2019t Dance
\nSomething To Believe In
\nSweet Home Alabama
\nUnskinny Bop
\nDrum Solo
\nWhat I Got
\nEvery Rose Has Its Thorn
\nFallen Angel
\nNothing But A Good Time <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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